1st Thessalonians Chapter 4, Part 2

In this episode, Shawn and Delaney dive into 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 to tackle one of the most misunderstood eschatological topics: the resurrection. They explore Paul’s language around “those who sleep” and clarify that he was referring to people of that time—expecting Christ’s return in their lifetime—not us today. They unpack the concept of soul sleep, a doctrine popularized by Seventh-day Adventists, and explain how early believers viewed death, resurrection, and the coming of Christ. Through 1 Corinthians 15, Shawn walks through the scriptural evidence that resurrection is spiritual, not physical—contrary to common evangelical teaching. They discuss heavenly bodies, the transformation of the soul, and the flawed logic of a literal, bodily rapture.